Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Habitat
moist forests
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
ACER platanoides
Common Name
Rhododendron
Norway Maple
In Hindi
rhododendron
नॉर्वे मेपल
In German
Rhododendron
Spitzahorn
In French
rhododendron
Norvège Maple
In Spanish
rododendro
Noruega arce
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Νεροπλάτανος
In Portuguese
rododendro
Noruega bordo
In Polish
rododendron
klon zwyczajny
In Latin
Rhododendron
Acer platanoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Norway Maple
Season and care of Rhododendron and Norway Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Norway Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Norway Maple Physical Information
Rhododendron and Norway Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Norway Maple are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rhododendron and Norway Maple
Care of Rhododendron and Norway Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.